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Austrian Liver Dumplings Soup

Cultural Context

Originating from Austria, liver dumplings soup (Leberknödelsuppe) is a traditional dish often served in homes and restaurants alike. It showcases the resourcefulness of Austrian cuisine, utilizing readily available ingredients like liver and bread. This hearty soup is especially popular during colder months and is often enjoyed as a comforting meal. Modern variations may include different types of broth or additional herbs, reflecting regional tastes.

AustrianATmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb liver
4 bread rolls
1 medium onion
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup parsley
1 large egg
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups beef broth
2 medium carrots
2 stalks celery
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

bread rolls

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: stale bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber while stale bread reduces waste.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and margarine is often cheaper.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and water with seasoning reduces costs.

liver

🥗Healthier: chicken liver

💰Cheaper: pork liver

Chicken liver is leaner and pork liver is often less expensive.

1

Soak bread rolls in water until soft, then squeeze out excess liquid.

2

Chop onion finely and sauté in butter until translucent.

3

Blend liver with sautéed onion, parsley, and spices until smooth.

4

In a bowl, combine the liver mixture with soaked bread rolls, egg, and flour.

5

Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste.

6

Form the mixture into small dumplings and set aside.

7

Bring beef broth to a boil in a large pot.

8

Add carrots, celery, bay leaves, and thyme to the broth.

9

Gently drop dumplings into the boiling broth.

10

Cook dumplings for about 15-20 minutes until they float to the surface.

11

Remove dumplings with a slotted spoon and set aside.

12

Strain the broth to remove vegetables and herbs, if desired.

13

Serve the broth hot with dumplings added back in.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

large potslotted spoonmixing bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

LeberknödelsuppeLiver Dumpling Soup

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